Letter from Fr. M. Achrer, Augsburg to +McQuaid regarding Brendan Whelan, who wishes to study for the priesthood.

19-21 November 1971 Papers given at the Conference on Poverty in Ireland. Includes papers from Dr. Ivor Browne, Helen Burke, Marie Cullen, Fr. Joseph Dargan SJ, Dick Doyle, Fr. B. Geoghegan, John Leonard, Jennifer Rice, Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy and Mary Whelan.

Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from F. H. Boland, Dept. of External Affairs. They have done their best for Mrs Whelan, but have been unsuccessful.

Letter from + William Patrick Whelan to + McQuaid thanking him for his generous response to the appeal to build a modest cathedral. Mentions calvanistic opposition, especially as they are regarded as opponents to apartheid.

Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr. M. Achter regarding Brendan Whelan. Belgium Malines – Brussels (All in French)

Letter from +Whelan to +McQuaid regarding Frank Aiken junior who has worked in his Diocese as a lay missioner for the past year and a half. He wants him to receive a Papal Award and encloses a copy of Cardinal Agagianian’s letter.

Letter from +William Patrick Whelan to +McQuaid seeking financial assistance for his work. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Copy of letter from + McQuaid to + Joseph B. Whelan pointing out that a Bene Merenti medal would seem quite sufficient. Hundreds of young men and women have served With equal zeal and have asked for nothing. 1 item

Copy letter from +Agagianian, Propaganda Fide to +Whelan regarding Frank Aiken, son of the Irish Minister for External Affairs who has been working as a lay missioner and who wishes to meet with him. He will gladly meet him. He also mentions the Papal Decoration which is to be awarded to him. He requires the ‘Nihil Obstat’ before proceeding further.

Letter from Leo Whelan, painter, 65 Eccles Street to +McQuaid stating the painting of St. Laurence O’Toole is finished.